On Saturday 20 September, London-based menswear label KYLE HO presented Chapter Two: Goodbye, Martin with a one-time-only runway show at St Marylebone Parish Church. Against the historic backdrop of the landmark church, the collection explored themes of love, loss, preservation, and weddings, continuing the narrative begun in Love, Louis.
Through sculptural tailoring, Kyle Ho examined the fragility of desire and the impossibility of holding onto what cannot be kept. “Each collection is a chapter that builds from the last,” says Ho. “It’s not about reinvention, but continuity.”
The presentation featured cross-disciplinary collaborations: international illustrators from Drawing Cabaret Couture captured the show live, pianist Tom Donald provided an improvisational score, and milliner Katherine Elizabeth collaborated on the bespoke top-hat for the season.
At the core of the KYLE HO brand lies a devotion to craftsmanship. Each hand-stitched garment requires over 100 hours of work, with select pieces exceeding 250 hours of meticulous hand-beading. Golden-ratio proportions, high-waisted trousers, cropped jackets, and fluid silhouettes continue to challenge traditional menswear, creating genderless, character-driven elegance.
Looking ahead, Ho champions conscious luxury by reworking surplus fabrics within the technical limits of tailoring. His engagement with the Institute of Positive Fashion’s Low Carbon Transition Programme underscores a commitment to sustainability without compromise on artistry. “Ultimately, tailoring is more than clothing,” Ho concludes. “It is an attitude, a narrative, and an act of preservation.”
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Photography: Cinsy Tam